3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (447+ words) New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care. The survey was conducted by…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (968+ words) The child care and early learning news you don't want to miss. Check here for updates every Friday for the latest information you need to know. Today is the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government, including funding for…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (251+ words) New national polling shows voters continue to worry about the ability of working parents to find and afford child care. The national survey, conducted by UpOne Insight on behalf of the First Five Years Fund from January 1318, 2026, also found that…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (540+ words) January 12, 2026 " The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the economy. Fraud is unacceptable and diverts critical resources from eligible working families with…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a $315 million competitive federal grant designed to improve collaboration and quality in states" early childhood systems by building upon existing federal, state, and local early care and learning investments. Every…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (355+ words) Good news for child care this week. Twenty-three states have been awarded new federal grants to strengthen their child care and early learning programs. The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5) program is a competitive federal grant that helps…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (310+ words) As child care challenges continue to affect working parents, employers and small businesses, First Five Years Fund partnered with the Independent - Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Chefs, Advocates and Lawmakers: Child Care Means Business Event As child care…...